Inviting people to ‘reduce plastic and join in conserving sea turtles’

House, "Kenika" reveals the government through the Ministry of Wealth Inviting people to "reduce plastic and join in conserving sea turtles." June 16 of every year is "World Sea Turtle Day" (World Sea Turtle Day). Five species were found at risk of extinction. Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said that the government, led by Prime Minister Settha Thavisin, has given importance to the environment. Including rare and endangered marine animals. of which turtles in the sea are considered one of them. The government is aware of the reduction. and is likely to become extinct soon Especially sea turtles in Thai waters. Although there are laws to protect and conserve sea turtles, Ms. Kanika further added that Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, is concerned and has discussed with relevant agencies the measures to conserve turtles and breed them, especially 5 species at risk of extinction: Leatherback t urtles are most at risk of extinction, followed by loggerhead turtles, grass turtles, hawksbill turtles, and green turtles, respectively. Leatherback turtles are listed as protected wildlife. The other 4 types of sea turtles are on the protected wildlife list according to the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019. 'The government invites people to reduce plastic. Join in conserving sea turtles Because it was found that the main problem of sea turtles around the world is continuously decreasing. which is a direct impact of human behavior This is because the threats are increasing each year. Especially the problem of plastic waste contaminating the sea. Illegal collection of sea turtle eggs Attaching fishing gear Especially during the spawning season, these things are also the cause of sea turtles decreasing,' Ms. Kanika said. Source: Thai News Agency